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Director becomes Christian while making The Drop Box movie

When director Brian Ivie started working on the film The Drop Box, he thought that he would be weaving his artistic vision and magic into the film. But instead, the film worked a miracle on him.

Algerian activist faces trial for comments against new government regulation

An Algerian activist is facing trial for comments he made on social media regarding an official government announcement.

Pope Francis recognises women's importance in Angelus address

Pope Francis on Sunday paid tribute to the role of women around the world, calling a world that marginalises women "sterile."

Iraqi officials arrest American, Israeli military advisors on suspicion of aiding ISIS

Iraqi counter-terrorism forces allegedly arrested four foreign military advisors to the Islamic State over the weekend.

Muslim Cleric: 'Communist China's religious policies are the best in the world'

The Communist Party's strict religious policies in China are the "best in the world" according to a leading Muslim cleric.

Coalition hits oil refinery held by ISIS in Syria

Warplanes from the United States-led coalition attacked and destroyed on Sunday an oil refinery held by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

Secularists trying to stop council prayer are 'wholly undemocratic' - Conservative Christian Fellowship

The head of the Conservative Christian Fellowship has described attempts by the National Secular Society (NSS) to prevent local councils praying before their meetings as "wholly undemocratic".

ISIS fighters destroy ancient Iraqi city of Hatra

The Islamic State continued its destruction of Iraqi historical and cultural sites as it attacked the ancient city of Hatra in northern Iraq on Saturday.

Naghmeh Abedini: 'I haven't questioned God's goodness, I've discovered it'

The wife of imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini speaks to Christian Today.

Catholic bishop compares homosexuality to Down's Syndrome

A Catholic bishop has compared homosexuality to Down's Syndrome and has also said rape victims should not have abortions as a way of getting back at the rapist.

Chinese pastor Yuan Zhiming accused of raping founder of Christian charity

A top Chinese Christian pastor who has been accused of rape has resigned from his ministry in order to "retreat in the Lord and seek renewal."

How to spring clean your relationship

Sarah Abell looks at how we can evaluate and improve our relationships.

Rachel Held Evans: Church 'success' is not defined by money, fame and power

Christians must learn to measure success by something other than money, fame and power, according to best-selling Christian author Rachel Held Evans.

Trouble ahead (or behind) for Greenbelt festival?

Greenbelt festival, a summer Christian arts and justice festival, has experienced financial difficulty in recent months, and has had to shrink the size of this year's event.

Christians more likely to vote Conservative at the general election - poll

Although the overall religious vote goes to Labour, Christians are much more likely to vote Conservative, recent surveys show.